A pulmonary nurse cares for clients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Which client should the nurse assess first?

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The client who is in a tripod position and using accessory muscles is working to breathe.This client must be assessed first to establish how well the client is breathing and provide interventions to minimize respiratory failure.The other clients are not in acute distress.

A Pulmonary Nurse Cares for Clients Who Have Chronic Obstructive